Epiphany beginning 6th January

During the season of Epiphany,  with the Rev'd Canon Steve Wright and Rev'd Keith Teasdale we have followed 'The Journey of the Magi' , 'The Baptism of Jesus' and the story of Simeon and Anna and 'The Presentation of Christ in the Temple' (Luke 22:22 -40) 

In the morning prayer service four weeks after Christmas, led by Mrs Anne Galbraith and Mrs Carol Adams, Anne spoke about the demands of a new baby and the harsh conditions Mary and Joseph had to cope with. Anne also considered how the behaviour of babies can teach us some important life lessons, for example, commitment, resiliance, perseverance, and flexibilty.

An extract from Anne's relection is available in the Parish Newsletter for February / March.

Candlemas 2nd February

Candlemas marks ' The Presentation of Christ in the Temple' occuring 40 days after Christmas on 2nd February.

Sunday 5th February  Benefice Holy Communion..

 A Benefice Holy Communion Service was held at All Hallows' Church presided over by Rev'd Canon Steve Wright and was attended by parishioners from St Cuthbert's Greenhead, Holy Cross Haltwhistle, as well as Beltingham with Henshaw. 

Steve welcomed to the service Rev'd Anne Marr, Mothers' Union Chaplain for Newcastle Diocese. In her address Anne spoke about the wide ranging work of the Mothers' Union and explained the five marks of mission which are Tell, Teach, Tend, Transform and Treasure.